Mineral Collection- 1250 g - (56)

Beautiful, Varied Collection of 56 Mineral Specimens in Transparent Micro-Boxes Offered is a carefully assembled and highly diverse collection of 56 mineral specimens, all neatly presented and protected in individual transparent micro-boxes. This collection encompasses a fascinating mix of rare mineral species, historical and world-famous localities (such as the Ojuela Mine, Grube Clara, Laurion and the Lengenbach Quarry), as well as visually attractive and UV-active pieces. Highlights from the Collection: Rarities & Classics: Crocoite (Adelaide Mine, Tasmania) – The iconic mineral symbol of Tasmania. Anarakite / Pyramidal Wulfenite (Kali-Kafi Mine, Iran) – Rare crystal structure. Scorodite (Grube Clara, Black Forest, Germany) – Beautiful crystal formation from a classic German mine. Uralite (Val di Fassa, Italy) – Rare pseudomorphism. Kermesite (Chermesite) (Pereta Mine, Tuscany, Italy) – Distinctive red antimony sulfide. Scepter Quartz (Goboboseb Mountains, Namibia) – Unusual and cherished growth form. Luminescence / UV-Active Minerals: Wernierite (Ontario, Canada) – Light appears very bright yellow under 365 nm UV light. Mangano Calcite (Naica Mine, Mexico) – Lightly intense orange under 365 nm UV light. Adamite (Ojuela Mine, Mexico) – Colors vividly green under 365 nm UV light. Special Origins & Labels: Several pieces come with original locality data or label details (e.g., Syanotrichite from Chile and historical specimens with Lapidaro provenance). Full List of Cavities (56 items): Wernierite – Bancroft, Ontario (Canada) (Bright yellow under 365 nm UV) Picropharmacolite on Pharmacolite – Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines (France) Cyanotrichite – Viejo Mine, Potrerillos (Chile) (With label) Annabergite – Lavrion (Greece) Mangano Calcite – Naica Mine (Mexico) (Bright orange under 365 nm UV) Calcite – Micro-crystals on matrix (Locality unknown) Hematite – Mounted on stand (Locality unknown) Xanthophyllite / Vasaite – Val Stabio, Lombardy (Italy) Anarakite / Pyramidal Wulfenite – Kali-Kafi Mine (Iran) (Very rare) Topazolite – Monte Ferrato, Tuscany (Italy) Pyromorphite / Mimetesite – Marrakesh (Morocco) Astrophyllite – Lavenisland (Norway) Kutnahorite + Mangans oxide – Levane, Tuscany (Italy) Zinc- Olivenite / Conichalcite – Laurion (Greece) Hematite-quartz – Namibia Sennarmontite – Djebel Hamimat (Algeria) (Provenance Lapidaro) Snake skin – Mexico Sphalerite on Calcite – Becker Mine, Oses (Germany) Szaibelyite – Brosso Mine, Turin (Italy) Vonsenite – Brosso Mine, Turin (Italy) Kermesite (Chermesite) – Pereta Mine, Tuscany (Italy) Scheelite – Erzgebirge, Zinnwald Scolecite (Poonaliet) – Deccan Traps, Pune (India) Rubellite (Tourmaline) – Brazil Schwartzite – Rudňany (Slovakia) Serpierite / Zincite – Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) Plumbojarosite – Bolkardag Mountains (Turkey) Purpurite – Bendada Mine (Portugal) Scorodite – Grube Clara, Black Forest (Germany) Uralite – Monzoni Massif, Val di Fassa (Italy) (Rare pseudomorph) Smithsonite (Zinc Spar) – South Africa Stellerite – Steinbruch Huber, Winklarn (Germany) Schist Granite – USA / China Rutile on Hematite – Rauristal, Salzburg (Austria) Red Quartz – Switzerland Tourmaline – (locality unknown) Realgar – (locality unknown) Rook Quartz – Idar-Oberstein (Germany) Realgar – Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal (Switzerland) (Photoluminescent) Pyrolusite – (locality unknown) Apophyllite / Scolecite – Deccan Traps, Pune (India) Chrysocolla (Blue) – Arizona (USA) Itabirite – Minas Gerais, Itabira (Brazil) Adamite – Ojuela Mine, Mapimí (Mexico) (Bright green under 365 nm UV) Quartz with Iron Ore (Limonite/Hematite Quartz) – (Locality unknown) Rhodochrosite – Pasto Bueno, Ancash (Peru) Crocoite – Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Tasmania (Very rare) Stilbite / Calcite – (Locality unknown) Chlorite Crystal – (Locality unknown) Hessonite / Prochlorite – Valle d'Aosta (Italy) Melkoopal / Cacholong – Bernstein, Burgenland (Austria) Mimetesite (Campyliet) – Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells (England) Auricalcite – Ojuela Mine, Mapimí (Mexico) Atacamite – Copiapó, Atacama Desert (Chile) Mansfieldite – Djebel Debagh, Guelma (Algeria) (Provenance Lapidaro) Scepter Quartz – Goboboseb Mountains (Namibia) Details & Shipping: Quantity: 56 pieces I estimate approximately 1250 grams Packaging: Each mineral is individually packaged/mounted in a transparent plastic micro-box. Condition: Carefully preserved and in excellent condition. Shipping: Very carefully and shock-proof packaged and sent by registered/insured mail with Track & Trace."

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